In today’s review, Richard Johnson takes a look at the X3 Driver gunsmithing set from Real Avid. This kit offers the gunsmith or home hobbyist 57 different pieces: bits along with a ratchet and T-handle screwdriver. But is this a quality set or no better than the cheap junk sold by some online discounters? Spoiler: this set beat expectations. The set was provided to the author by the company for review. There are a lot of tool options on the market for the gun enthusiast. Local outdoor shops offer them, as do the big box retailers. Online you can find…

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The Brief: A 37-year-old man was wounded and arrested after forcibly entering a Milwaukee home on Thursday morning. Upon encountering the intruder inside, a resident used a firearm to shoot the suspect, halting the break-in. Responding police officers took the wounded intruder into custody and transported him to a hospital. The resident was uninjured and cooperated fully with law enforcement. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will review the case under Wisconsin’s Castle Doctrine, which provides legal protections for occupants who use force against individuals forcibly entering an occupied home. MILWAUKEE, WI — A dangerous daytime break-in attempt ended with…

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Located in the Northeast Georgia Mountains near the town of Toccoa are a pair of World War II historical sites that were largely unknown to those outside Airborne units, at least until HBO aired their most celebrated miniseries in 2001, Band of Brothers, based on the Steven Ambrose’s nonfiction novel which shares the same name. The 10-episode series followed the birth of the Airborne service and the journey of E Company in the 506th PIR from Camp Toccoa to the Eagle’s Nest. THE CURRAHEE MILITARY MUSEUM The first stop in the Easy Company story is the Currahee Military Museum at…

We look at the pros and cons of Maztech’s X4-FCS digital aiming system.The history of electronic technology integration into firearms can usually be summed up with a simple phrase: cautiously optimistic. Firearms are wonderfully mechanical devices, operating in a world where igniting gunpowder and high-pressure gases interact with precision machining, optical clarity, and the very laws of physics in such a way that they’re largely independent of batteries, circuit boards, and displays.While some things—like weapon-mounted laser aiming modules, red-dot sights, and even weapon mounted laser rangefinders—have proven themselves to be viable and rugged enough to be accepted by the general…

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Though it’s been about a century and a quarter since John Browning first graced us with the .45 ACP, it’s not tremendously difficult to see why it’s still with us. While some gravitate to the cartridge due to nostalgia or a connection with America’s military past, just as many people recognize its efficacy as a proven fight-stopper. The automatics that chambered the .45 Winchester Magnum necessitated long magazines, and correspondingly huge grip frames. Compare a loaded .45 ACP 1911 magazine (right) with the one made for the .45 Win. Mag. LAR Grizzly (left). Anecdotally, I’ve found that when a shooter…

The Brief: A Phoenix resident successfully deterred an intruder attempting to break through his front door. After retrieving a firearm from a safe, the resident confronted the suspect from a secure position. The intruder fled the scene, and police confirmed the resident acted lawfully in self-defense. Safety instructors advise homeowners to reinforce exterior doors with heavy-duty strike plates and three-inch screws anchored into wall studs to delay forced entries. Using quick-access safes allows residents to retrieve defensive firearms rapidly during night emergencies while keeping them secure from unauthorized users during daily routines. PHOENIX, AZ — A dangerous forced entry attempt…

Looking to upgrade a boring rifle with a wood stock that’s as beautiful as it is durable? Boyds’ Gunstocks has you covered.Sponsored ContentTimeless, functional, and beautiful. There are plenty of materials that can make a rifle stock lighter, stiffer, or easier to manufacture, but few have the character of wood. Boyds’ Gunstocks has been making wooden rifle stocks since 1981, combining traditional hardwood with modern manufacturing to produce stocks that are durable, consistent, customizable, and affordable.WHY UPGRADE?Most factory rifles come with synthetic stocks. They’re inexpensive, durable, and functional, but functional isn’t always ideal. An aftermarket stock gives you an opportunity…

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